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Corruption Watch (CW) seeks a visionary executive director to provide strategic leadership and operational excellence across all organisational functions. Reporting to the board of directors, this role requires a proven leader who can advance CW’s mission while ensuring sustainable growth and impact in South Africa’s governance and anti-corruption landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership
  • Collaborate with the board to develop and refine the organisational vision and strategic direction.
  • Communicate and lead strategic planning processes and ensure effective implementation across all departments.
  • Position CW as a thought leader in anti-corruption discourse nationally and internationally.
• Operational Excellence
  • Establish and implement robust performance monitoring systems and key performance indicators.
  • Ensure financial sustainability through diversified funding strategies and sound fiscal and human resources management.
  • Implement effective governance frameworks and internal controls.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Advocacy
  • Maintain strategic relationships with government agencies, national departments, civil society, private sector, and international partners.
  • Represent CW in high-level forums, media engagements and public platforms.
  • Lead advocacy initiatives that influence policy and legislative reform.
  • Build coalitions to amplify anti-corruption efforts across sectors.
• Organisational Development
  • Provide inspirational leadership to staff and promote professional development.
  • Ensure effective internal communication and collaborative working relationships.
  • Oversee fundraising strategy and donor relationship management.

   

  Essential Qualifications and Experience

   

• Education and Professional Background
  • A Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Public Policy, or related field.
  • 10 – 12 years’ of progressive leadership experience, with minimum five years in senior executive roles.
  • Demonstrated expertise in legal practice, governance, or public administration.
• Technical Competencies
  • Comprehensive understanding of South African anti-corruption legislation and regulatory framework.
  • Proven track-record in developing and implementing fundraising strategies.
  • Experience with strategic litigation and policy advocacy.
• Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
  • Exceptional ability to engage with senior stakeholders including ministers, directors-general, and CEOs in the public, private and non-governmental sectors.
  • Outstanding public relations, media relations and communication capabilities.
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Proven people management and team leadership skills.
  • Cultural competency and ability to work effectively in diverse environments.
• Personal attributes
  • Uncompromising integrity and commitment to transparency.
  • Resilience and ability to operate effectively under pressure.
  • Passion for social justice and anti-corruption work.
  • Strategic mindset with attention to operational detail.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team and are passionate about combating and exposing corruption, advancing human rights, and improving the environment for whistle-blowers, then this opportunity may be for you.

Interested applicants should send the following:

• A cover letter motivating your application and vision for the position.
• A recent curriculum vitae (CV) with three professional references.

Submission: Send complete application to admin@corruptionwatch.org.za.

Application Deadline: 11 July 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is identified.

NB: The ideal candidate must either be able to commute to the Rosebank office or be willing to relocate before commencement of duties.

CW is an equal opportunity employer and reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you do not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.